Social Care People

Social Care People Helping Social Care Providers Find the Right People,
and Helping People Find the Right Roles. Our platform connects employers with highly qualified candidates.

We provide a leading job board and professional support dedicated to the social care sector. Helping Social Care Providers Find the Right People, and Helping People Find the Right Roles

At Social Care People, we specialise in recruitment, training, and consultancy for the social care sector. Whether you're a care provider looking to attract and retain top talent or someone seeking a rewarding car

eer in care, we’re here to support you. From fully managed recruitment campaigns to advertising-only options, plus access to our dedicated job board, we offer flexible solutions that fit your needs. We also provide free recruitment training to help care organisations grow stronger, more resilient teams. For candidates, we offer access to meaningful roles, CV tips, and tailored support to help you take the next step in your social care journey.

08/09/2026

Looking for your next opportunity in social care? Here are four roles to take a look at this week...

⭐ Acting Team Leader (Support Worker)
https://www.socialcarepeople.co.uk/job/full-time-acting-team-leader-support-worker-leeds-west-yorkshire-3

📍 Leeds, West Yorkshire

A full-time, dual-role opportunity combining hands-on support with leadership responsibilities. You’ll support people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, while helping to coordinate the team and day-to-day running of the service.

⭐ Support Worker
https://www.socialcarepeople.co.uk/job/full-time-support-worker-ashford-kent-22

📍 Mersham, Ashford, Kent

Supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs to develop independence and enjoy everyday life. You’ll help with daily living, personal care, activities, appointments and accessing the local community.

⭐ Highly Specialist Dietitian (Part Time)
https://www.socialcarepeople.co.uk/job/part-time-highly-specialist-dietitian-part-time-taunton-somerset-6

📍 Taunton, Somerset

A part-time specialist role working within a neuro-cognitive service for older adults. You’ll manage a small caseload, carry out dietetic assessments and work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to develop individualised plans.

⭐ Specialist / Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
https://www.socialcarepeople.co.uk/job/full-time-specialist-highly-speech-and-language-therapist-taunton-somerset-5

📍 Taunton, Somerset

A full-time opportunity working with people who have complex cognitive and neurological needs. You’ll assess and support speech, communication, language, eating, drinking and swallowing needs.

See all jobs:
https://www.socialcarepeople.co.uk/find-jobs

07/09/2026

How much care experience does someone actually need to do the job you’re recruiting for?

“6 months’ experience required” or “previous care experience essential” can easily become a standard line in a job advert. For some roles, it’s necessary. For others, it could rule out people who would make excellent care workers with good training and support.

We often see candidates from hospitality, retail and childcare with skills that transfer well into care. They’re used to communicating with different people, staying calm under pressure and showing patience.

They might not know your care systems yet, but those can be taught.

For roles where previous care experience isn’t essential, focusing on qualities such as reliability, communication and patience can help you attract people who are new to care but have useful skills from other jobs.

It’s worth asking: what does someone actually need from day one, and what can they learn once they join?

03/09/2026

Looking for your next role in social care? Here are four opportunities worth a look this week...

⭐ Childrens Registered Manager - https://www.socialcarepeople.co.uk/job/full-time-childrens-registered-manager-hereford-herefordshire
📍 Hereford, Herefordshire
Take oversight of a children’s residential service, including admissions, placements and tailored programmes, while leading a team focused on helping young people achieve positive outcomes.

⭐ Designated Responsible Person - https://www.socialcarepeople.co.uk/job/full-time-designated-responsible-person-warrington-cheshire
📍 Warrington, Cheshire
A senior role with responsibility for three solo children’s residential homes, supporting services for young people with complex needs, trauma and behavioural challenges.

⭐ Support Worker - Must be a driver - https://www.socialcarepeople.co.uk/job/full-time-support-worker-must-be-a-driver-reading-berkshire-5
📍 Reading, Berkshire
Support adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs with daily living, personal care, activities, appointments and community access. Full training is available if you’re new to care.

⭐ Residential Support Worker - https://www.socialcarepeople.co.uk/job/full-time-residential-support-worker-newmarket-suffolk-2
📍 Newmarket, Suffolk
Join a specialist mental health residential setting supporting children and young people to reach their goals, with training and development provided.

See all jobs: https://www.socialcarepeople.co.uk/find-jobs

03/09/2026

In social care, the period between offer and start date can be surprisingly fragile. Candidates may still be speaking to other employers, waiting for checks to come back or simply wondering what happens next.

We often see how much difference regular contact during this stage can make.

It doesn’t need to be complicated. A quick call after the offer, an update while references or DBS checks are progressing, confirmation of their first shift and some useful information about what to expect on day one can all help keep someone engaged.

Long periods of silence can create uncertainty. If another care provider is communicating regularly and can get them started sooner, an accepted offer can quickly become a withdrawal or a candidate who simply stops responding.

It’s worth looking at your recruitment process from the candidate’s point of view. Once they’ve said yes, how much do they hear from you before their first day?

Reducing that quiet period could help more of the people you’ve already worked hard to recruit actually make it through the door.

How is AI being used in social care recruitment?There’s plenty of conversation around AI across health and social care, ...
25/08/2026

How is AI being used in social care recruitment?

There’s plenty of conversation around AI across health and social care, but it can be difficult to know where it’s useful and where it’s just adding more complexity.

Join us on 9 September for our free webinar:

💻 AI in Social Care: What Actually Works?

We’ll be joined by Gareth Bowley, the UK’s 2025 Recruitment Leader of the Year and Head of Recruitment at Dorothy House Hospice Care.

Gareth regularly supports organisations with using AI in recruitment and will be sharing practical, real-world examples of how it can help:

→ Reduce recruitment and HR admin
→ Analyse information more efficiently
→ Improve candidate and hiring manager experiences
→ Support better decision-making

We’ll also look at some of the challenges and common myths around AI, and what care organisations should consider before introducing new tools or ways of working.

📅 Wednesday 9 September
10:30am – 11:30am

Register - link below

24/08/2026

Looking for your next role in social care? Here are four opportunities we are currently supporting...

⭐ Support Worker - https://www.socialcarepeople.co.uk/job/full-time-support-worker-widnes-cheshire-10

📍 Widnes, Cheshire

Support men with acquired brain injuries, neurological conditions and complex mental health needs through their recovery and rehabilitation. The role includes days, nights and alternate weekends.

⭐ Senior Support Worker - https://www.socialcarepeople.co.uk/job/full-time-senior-support-worker-romney-marsh-kent-6

📍 Romney Marsh, Kent

Lead and support a team working with adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs, while helping people build independence, confidence and everyday life skills.

⭐ Activities Support Worker - https://www.socialcarepeople.co.uk/job/full-time-activities-support-worker-ashford-kent-2

📍 Ashford, Kent

Plan and organise activities for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, from arts and crafts to community trips, days out and social events. A driving licence is required.

⭐ Day Support Worker - https://www.socialcarepeople.co.uk/job/full-time-day-support-worker-sheffield-south-yorkshire-5

📍 Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Work day shifts supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, providing practical and emotional support while encouraging greater choice, independence and control in everyday life.

🔎 See all jobs: https://www.socialcarepeople.co.uk/find-jobs

20/08/2026

A candidate saying yes to an interview doesn’t always mean they’ll still be available a few days later.

Good care candidates are often applying for a few jobs at the same time. So if there’s too much time between applying, hearing back and getting an interview, another employer may get there first.

We see this quite a lot in social care recruitment.

None of the individual steps feel particularly slow. An application comes in and gets reviewed a day or two later. Someone gives them a call. The interview gets booked for the following week.

But suddenly, a week has gone by.

For someone who’s actively looking for work, a lot can happen in that time.

It’s worth having a look at your own recruitment process. How quickly are you getting back to good applicants? Could you give them a call that day? Could you offer an interview a little sooner?

It doesn’t mean rushing your decision. It’s just about cutting out the waiting where you can.

Have a look at your last few hires and see how long it took to get them from application to interview.

You might find you don’t need more applicants. You just need to get to the good ones a bit quicker.

17/08/2026

Exciting job opportunities for anyone looking for their next role in the care sector...

⭐ Support Worker (Days) - https://www.socialcarepeople.co.uk/job/full-time-support-worker-days-liversedge-west-yorkshire-9

Liversedge, West Yorkshire

"We are looking for a confident Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding healthcare."

⭐ Administrator (Part-time) - https://www.socialcarepeople.co.uk/job/part-time-administrator-part-time-newark-nottinghamshire

Newark, Nottinghamshire

"Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people. "

⭐ Clinical Lead - https://www.socialcarepeople.co.uk/job/full-time-clinical-lead-shrewsbury-shropshire-4

Shrewsbury, Shropshire

"This role will allow an experienced professional to further embed the values and principles underpinning trauma informed practice to make a difference to the lives of young people. "

Could you be a great Home Care Worker?If you're patient, compassionate and enjoy helping others, it could be the perfect...
11/08/2026

Could you be a great Home Care Worker?

If you're patient, compassionate and enjoy helping others, it could be the perfect role for you.

Every day is different, but every visit is an opportunity to make someone's day a little easier and help them stay independent in their own home.

Explore Care Worker roles here - https://www.socialcarepeople.co.uk/find-jobs

10/08/2026

Some great opportunities for anyone looking for their next role in the care sector...

⭐ Acting Team Leader (Support Worker) - https://www.socialcarepeople.co.uk/job/full-time-acting-team-leader-support-worker-bradford-west-yorkshire-6

Bradford, West Yorkshire

"You'll be working full time 42 hours a week, 12 hour shifts, including alternate weekends (four shifts week one, three shifts week two, on a two week rolling rota), days only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Longfield."

⭐ Mental Health Practitioner - https://www.socialcarepeople.co.uk/job/full-time-mental-health-practitioner-bridgwater-somerset-2

Bridgwater, Somerset

"Support the emotional wellbeing, mental health and placement stability of looked after young people who have experienced significant adverse childhood experiences and sexual exploitation. "

⭐ Casual Retirement Housing Manager - https://www.socialcarepeople.co.uk/job/bank-casual-retirement-housing-manager-dundee-city-of-dundee

Dundee, City of Dundee

"You should maintain service standards relating to individuals properties and communal areas are maintained and ensure the scheme maintains a high level of cleanliness within all common parts undertaking a range of cleaning duties. "

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